Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket: an explosion of flavors

Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket offers dangerously delicious
rice dishes that are sure to satisfy those who are craving something indulgent
and rich.

Ynah and I wanted to treat a friend out for lunch because it
was her last day at work. Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket was not in our initial
plan. In fact, I made a reservation at Locavore which was just beside Burnt Edges. However, Locavore
was full and had a long queue in waiting. It did not look like we would have a
seat soon so we decided to look for an alternative.Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket was just beside Locavore so it
was a logical choice. The menu also looked promising enough to warrant a second
look. Actually, the seafood selection is good; just thinking about it is making
me hungry.

What we had at Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket

Since it was also packed for lunch, we already placed our
orders in advance. We had Deep Fried Baby Squid (Php220) and Buffalo Chicken
Wings (Php225) for our appetizer. For mains, Ynah had Pork Chorizo Rice topped
with Shrimps (Php 360) while I had Aligue Rice topped with Pork Belly (Php
360).

Deep Fried Baby Squid

The interiors of the place is not too spacious but the
tables are adequately spaced so diners are not cramped. The design of the area
is reminiscent of a bar or pub so I guess it also transforms to a drinking hole
at night.

Our experience

Having placed our orders in advance, we did not have to wait
long for our food to arrive. The mains were served right after the appetizers
arrived. The Deep Fried Baby Squid is best eaten right after it leaves the
frying pan. It was served warm and crunchy which made it delightful to munch
on. You can enjoy the crispy baby squid either with a cup of rice or a bottle
of beer; it will satisfy you both ways.

Buffalo Chicken Wings

I also tried a piece of the chicken wings and it was
flavorful. Each wing was evenly coated with a spicy-tangy buffalo sauce and the
skin still had a slight crunch to it. The heat level of the sauce is just right
so those who are not fans of overly spicy food can still enjoy it.

Aligue Rice with Pork Belly

I guess the real star of our meal was the Aligue (crab
fat) Rice. The intensity of the flavors was just so irresistible. My nose was
stuffy that time and, more often than not, I could not taste the food that I
was eating. Nonetheless, the Aligue Rice was an overload of rich seafood
flavors. The Pork Belly went well with the rice but I guess any topping,
especially seafood, would also be a great complement to this rice.

Pork Chorizo Rice and Shrimp

I had a spoonful of Ynah’s Chorizo Rice and it was also
good. The smoky bits of sausage lent deep flavors to the rice. It was also
enjoyable to eat but the flavors are a lot more tamed as compared to the Aligue
Rice.

Our verdict

We were completely happy with our decision to eat at Burnt
Edges by Shrimp Bucket. The food was surprisingly delicious, the price was just
right, and the service was quick. We are actually already planning to go back
because wanted to try what appeared to be a shrimp boil (it was shrimps in a
bag with corn).

I am not a seafood person but those chicken wings look AMAZING! And you said they were a little crunchy and that's what I like! haha I love me a good chicken wing - I think it may be one of my favorite foods! Those eggs look delicious too!